• Address: Barrington, RI 02806 (map)
• Date Posted: 11/04/09
• Offered by: Shelter

Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie - Medium - Adult - Male - Dog - Toby #
Description
Hi! My name is Toby. I am a Sheltie mix that is around 3 years old and approx 45 lbs. I am the product of a divorce. My mom fought my dad over me, but when she won, she decided that she didnt really want me. She gave me to her brother, but his dogs really beat me up there and he finally called my dad to come get me. Unfortunately my dad had gotten an apartment after the divorce and dogs were not allowed. He tried to find me a home, but could not and had to take me to the shelter. He was crying the whole time! I am still really shaken up around other male dogs since the other dogs hurt me so much, but hopefully I will work this out in time. My hair was really matted because they didnt take care of me, so I had to be shaved. These pictures are of me with all my hair. I will put new pictures up soon of my new hair cut. I am very sweet, loving and want to be able to find that perfect home for me again. I am housebroken, crate-trained, good with children and very good in the house. I do like to get treats from your hand a little excitedly, so maybe very small toddlers might not work out so well. I am not mean, but I would hate to knock them down. Please take a chance on such a handsome, sweet man. Adoption Donation: $400If you have any questions please email this dog's adoption coordinator: reo10782@aim.com If you have any questions or are interested in adopting, please visit our website and complete an online adoption application. http://www.pawsnewengland.com The adoption donation covers all pre-adoption vet costs (vaccinations, spaying/neutering (when age appropriate), heartworm testing/treatment when necessary and includes transportation up to New England ($125.00 per dog). Unless otherwise stated, all of our dogs are located outside of Rhode Island boarded either at one of our vet clinics or in foster care. If a dog is listed as "local, he /she is at one of our foster homes in New England. PAWS of New England is not shelter but a rescue and thus is not funded by any city or state organization - we rely solely on the donations of our adopters to help defray the costs associated with saving these precious lives. We are often asked, "Why would you charge "so much" for a rescue pet? Why not just place it in a good home?" The answer is because we need adopters who are willing to support all rescue pets, not just the dog they adopt. A young, healthy dog might cost us $150-400 in (discounted) vet care, and many people will want to adopt it. An older one with health issues can easily cost $500-1500 in veterinary expenses, and it may require months of foster care for rehabilitation; yet we can only ask a minimal adoption fee, and it may be a long time until anyone comes forward to adopt it. Fees from the younger, more adoptable dogs help offset the cost of caring for the others. Most of our dogs have a sad story to tell, and some have suffered through years of neglect or abuse. We hope that you too are willing to give an opportunity for a better life to ALL of our dogs by supporting them through adoption fees. Without these funds, our rescue efforts would not be possible. ALL KNOWN INFORMATION IS LISTED HERE. We do our best to give accurate information, but most of our dogs are rescues and do not come with a known history.
Characteristics
Breed: Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie [Mix]
Age: Adult
Size: Medium
Gender: Male
Offered by: Shelter
Petfinder ID: 14084775
additional information
Pet is house trained Pet has been spayed/neutered
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